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Arch City Tavern: 862 N. High St., Short North, 614-725-5620,
archcitytavern.com. With an interior and menus that
celebrate the neighborhood’s history, and a craft cocktail list designed by consultant Nicolene
Schwartz. Full bar. Open for dinner and late-night daily. $$

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Bernard’s Tavern: 630 N. High St., Short North, 614-223-9601,
bernardstavern.com. Large bar with the feel of a
neighborhood pub. American cuisine, lemon chicken, baked mac and cheese, burgers and mini
sandwiches. Full bar. Open for lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $$

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Best of the Wurst: 59 Spruce St. in the North Market, Short North, 614-469-8778.
Known for its hot dogs plus family fare, meats and paninis. No alcohol. Open for lunch daily,
dinner Tuesday-Friday. $

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Bodega: 1044 N. High St., Short North, 614-299-9399,
columbusbodega.com. Known for a huge selection of beers
on draft and in bottles. Pub grub, soups, salads and paninis. Full bar. Open for lunch, dinner and
late-night daily. $

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Boston’s the Gourmet Pizza: 191 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District, 614-229-4275,
bostonsgourmet.com. Sports bar specializing in
pizzas but with a huge menu including all the expected munchies. Pub grub, pizzas, appetizers and
subs. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner daily. $

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Brezel: 59 Spruce St. in the North Market, Short North, 614-586-0523,
brezelpower.com. Serving delectable Bavarian pretzels in
savory and sweet varieties. No alcohol. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Tuesday-Friday,
breakfast and lunch Saturday, lunch Sunday. $

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Cafe Illyria: 214 E. State St., Downtown, 614-227-3330. American and Mediterranean
foods including Albanian paninis, Greek gyros and American breakfast food. No alcohol. Open for
breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday.

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Gresso’s: 961 S. High St., German Village, 614-444-0131,
gressos.com. Bar and grill located in renovated house with
plenty of TVs. American cuisine, pierogies, burgers and wings. Full bar. Open for dinner and
late-night daily, lunch Saturday-Sunday. $

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The Happy Greek: 660 N. High St., Short North, 614-463-1111,
happygreek.com. Greek and Mediterranean cuisines, beef
shawarma, kebabs, gyros and four types of baklava. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
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The Kitchen: 231 E. Livingston Ave., German Village, 614-225-8940,
thekitchencolumbus.com. Participatory space in
which diners can sign up for themed dinner-party-style events at which the guests help cook the
meal. Rotating themed taco nights on Tuesdays; brunch on Saturdays-Sundays with family-style
seating. Full bar. Open for dinner Tuesdays and brunch Sunday. $$

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Kitchen Little: 59 Spruce St. in the North Market, Short North, 614-221-7237.
Savory home-cooked foods such as chicken and waffles, chili and cassoulet made with the best
ingredients — many fresh from Ohio farms. No alcohol. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday-Friday,
lunch Saturday-Monday. $

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Knead: 505 N. High St., Downtown, 614-228-6323,
kneadonhigh.com. Modern diner serving creative takes on
comfort-food classics made with local ingredients. American cuisine, the MotherClucker, salads,
pizzas and homemade desserts. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday, brunch
Saturday-Sunday. $$

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L’Antibes: 772 N. High St., Suite 106, Short North, 614-291-1666,
lantibes.com. With a menu that might seem small but has
plenty of room to showcase chef-owner Matthew Litzinger’s abilities. French cuisine, veal
sweetbreads, fresh seafood and duck breast. Full bar. Open for dinner Tuesday-Saturday. $$$

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Michael’s Goody Boy Diner: 1144 N. High St., Short North, 614-291-9090. Iconic
Columbus diner now part of the local Jimmy V’s franchise, with a revamped menu of Greek-accented
dishes such as gyros and saganaki as well as spicy Southwestern chicken. Full bar. Open for
breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

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Mikey’s Late Night Slice: 1030 N. High St., Short North, 614-737-3488. Late-night
favorite for thin-crust pizza by the slice. No alcohol. Open for dinner and late-night daily. $

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Novak’s Tavern & Patio: 475 N. High St., Arena District, 614-224-8821. A High
Street fixture that recently launched a new look and bar-food menu and a revamped rooftop patio.
Full bar. Open daily for dinner to late-night. $

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Old Mohawk Restaurant: 819 Mohawk St., German Village, 614-444-7204,
theoldmohawk.com. American cuisine, turtle soup, Mother
Mohawk sandwich and bratwurst dinners served by a friendly staff. Full bar. Open for lunch and
dinner daily. $

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The Olde Towne Tavern: 889 Oak St., Olde Towne East, 614-252-2955,
theoldetownetavern.com. Convivial bar that brings
beer to a once-thirsty neighborhood, as well as gourmet grilled cheese and pizza in the style of
Youngstown’s beloved Brier Hill neighborhood. Beer and wine. Open for lunch, dinner and late-night
daily. $$

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The Pearl: 641 N. High St., Short North, 614-227-0151,
thepearlcolumbus.com. A gastropub/oyster bar that is
the latest concept from Cameron Mitchell. Full bar. Open daily for dinner; brunch Saturday-Sunday.
$$$

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Philco Bar + Diner: 747 N High St., Short North, 614-299-9933. A modern take on
diner fare that has taken over the former Phillip’s Coney Island location. Beer and wine. Open for
breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

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Piece of Cake: 772 N. High St., Suite 104, Short North, 614-421-0399,
shortnorthpieceofcake.com. A bakery and cake
shop that also serves deli cuisine, sandwiches, salads, pastries and desserts. No alcohol. Open for
breakfast and lunch Monday-Saturday. $

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The Short North Pint House and Beer Garden: 780 N. High St., Short North,
614-429-3986,
shortnorthpinthouse.com. A beer garden with a
retractable roof and windows that open to High Street. Pub grub, burgers, pizzas and beer-can
chicken. Full bar. Open for dinner and late-night Monday-Friday; brunch, dinner and late-night
Saturday and Sunday $

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Plank’s Bier Garten: 888 S. High St., German Village, 614-443-4570. A sports bar
with Bavarian flair that is a popular spot for softball players in the summer. American cuisine,
the Dagwood sandwich, bratwurst and pizza. Full bar. Open for lunch, dinner and late-night
Monday-Saturday, lunch and dinner Sunday. $

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Plank’s Cafe & Pizzeria: 743 Parsons Ave., German Village area, 614-445-7221,
plankscafe.com. Some of the finest pizza in the city, plus
subs, sandwiches and desserts. Full bar. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday;
closed Sunday. $

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Plaza Restaurant & Lounge: 75 E. State St. in the Sheraton on Capitol Square,
Downtown, 614-365-4550. Upscale New American cuisine, grilled chicken and lentils, scalloped pork
and bacon-wrapped shrimp. Full bar. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$

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Press Grill: 741 N. High St., Short North, 614-298-1014,
pressgrill.net. An enduring favorite — with an upscale
diner feel and a bar the length of the interior — that makes up for in character what it lacks in
size. American cuisine, burgers, coneys, taco night, pizza and the famous mac ’n’ cheese. Full bar.
Open for lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

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R Bar: 413 N. Front St., Arena District, 614-221-4950. Popular hockey bar next to
Nationwide Arena that has plenty of flat-screen TVs and a scoreboard above the bar. Pub grub,
nachos, wings and subs. Full bar. Open for lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

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Red Bar & Sushi: 717 N. High St., Short North, 614-221-8600. Sushi spot
located next door to sister restaurant Two Fish. Japanese cuisine, sashimi, nigiri and the
honey-wasabi roll. Full bar. Open for dinner Monday-Friday, lunch and dinner Saturday-Sunday.
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Rigsby’s Kitchen: 698 N. High St., Short North, 614-461-7888,
rigsbyskitchen.com. A producer of new and creative
dishes for decades. Italian and Mediterranean cuisines, steelhead trout, capellini Natasha and
oysters diavalo. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday. $$$

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Roosters: 897 City Park Ave., German Village, 614-444-8848,
roosterswings.com. Local sports-bar chain known for its
wings. Pub grub, wings, salads, chicken, pizza and subs. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner daily,
late-night Friday-Saturday. $

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The Rossi: 895 N. High St., Short North, 614-299-2810,
rossibarandkitchen.com. Inventive American cuisine,
the Rossi burger, New England lobster roll and pork and beans. Full bar. Open for dinner and
late-night daily. $$

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Sarefino’s: 59 Spruce St. in the North Market, Short North, 614-228-7300. Pizza
stall serving top-shelf slices and take-and-bake pies. No Alcohol. Open for lunch daily, dinner
Tuesday-Friday. $

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The Shrunken Head: 251 W. 5th Ave., Short North, 614-299-2295,
theshrunkenhead.net. Friendly, eclectic spot with live
music and open-mic nights that is known among patrons as “the hub of weirdness.” Deli cuisine, with
sandwiches and breakfast. Full bar. Open for dinner and late-night daily. $

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Skully’s Music-Diner: 1151 N. High St., Short North, 614-291-8856,
skullys.org. Hip bar that hosts local and national acts.
American cuisine, Skully burger, fish and chips, pizza and breakfast all day. Full bar. Open for
lunch, dinner and late-night Monday-Saturday, dinner and late-night Sunday. $

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Surly Girl Saloon: 1126 N. High St., Short North, 614-294-4900,
surlygirlsaloon.com. The sister bar to Betty’s and Tip
Top, with 24 beers on draft, from premium microbrews to PBR and High Life. American cuisine, Cajun
meatloaf sandwich, peanut butter-and-banana sandwich, quesadilla and daily cupcake specials. Full
bar. Open for lunch, dinner and late-night daily. $

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Sway: 445 N. High St., Arena District, 614-224-7929,
swaycolumbus.com. Martini and tapas lounge with a
small-plate menu of flatbreads and appetizers. Full bar. Open for dinner and late-night
Monday-Saturday. $

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Taste of Belgium: 59 Spruce St. in the North Market, Short North, 614-224-0986,
authenticwaffle.com. Well-known for fresh,
made-to-order waffles. Family fare, sweet and savory crepes. No alcohol. Open for breakfast, lunch
and dinner Tuesday-Friday, breakfast and lunch Saturday, lunch Sunday. $

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Zoup!: 41 S. High St. in the Huntington Center, Downtown, 614-405-7800,
zoup.com. Specializing in soups, with 12 different varieties sold
daily, plus sandwiches and salads. No alcohol. Open for lunch and dinner Monday-Friday. $